Washable corset and corset-steel.



Y. SAYNISCH. WASHABLE CORSET AND CORSET STEEL.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 19, 1911- Patented Mar. 5, 1918.

YOLE SAYNISCH, OF NEW, YORK, N. Y.

WASHABLE CORSET AND CORSET-STEEL.

Application filed. March 19, 1917.

To all whom it man concern:

Be it known that I, YoLn SAYNISCH, a subject of the King of Italy, and a resident of New York, in the county of New York and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in lVashable Corsets and Corset-Steels, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to corsets.

It relates particularly to a corset from which the steels can be removed, thereby allowing the corset to be laundried, like any ordinary garment.

The object of my invention is to provide a simple, cheap and sanitary garment, which, on account of its being capable of being washed, will outlast several ordinary corsets, while answering all the requirements of sanitation.

To carry out my invention I provide the corset, at the points where steels are placed, with a series of pockets extending longitudinally of the corset, said pockets having openings at the top and sides to receive the steels; the front and back steels having projccting portions interlocking with each other and with the fabric of the garment.

In the drawings attached to and forming a part of this specification- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a corset involving my invention;

Figs. 2 and 3 are fragmentary front views, showing the steels in locked position within the pocket;

Fig. 4 is a corresponding view of the back of the corset;

Fig. 5 shows a pair of steels resting in side pockets, one steel being shown in process of inserting into the pocket;

Figs. 6 and 7 are top views of Figs. 2 and 3 respectively, and

Fig. 8 shows a modification of the means for locking the steels in the front and back pockets.

Referring to the drawings: 1 is the corset fabric provided with side pockets 2 and front longitudinal pockets 3; 4 are openings left in the outer edges of the front and back pocket seams 3' to receive the interlocking projections of the steels; 5 are the steels of the side pockets 2, provided with locking means 6 engaging the opening 7 at the top of the side pockets 2; 8 are the steels for the front and back pockets 3. These steels are provided on the outer edges with projections 9 and 9' which protrude through the Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Mar. 5, 1918.

Serial No. 155,887.

openings 4; 10 is a depending portion of the projections 9, 9' adapted to engage the lower edge ofthe pocket scams 3 and prevent motion backward or downward of the steels 8. The front and back steels 8 are provided at the top with a pivoted link 11. The link carries a projection or lip 12 which engages a notch 13 fashioned on the upper part of the front and back steel projection 9; 14 is a spring locking pin taking the place of the link 11.

The invention is easily understood from the drawings. To insert the front and back steels, the link 11 is placed in the position shown in Fig. 4, in order to bring its curved edge in line with the interlocking projections 9, 9'. The steel is then inserted into the pockets 8, being pressed well back against the rear seam of the pocket, and when the projections 9, 9 have come opposite the openings l in the front seam of the pocket, the steel is pressed outward and downward. The depending part 10 of the projections 9, 9 engage the pocket seam 3. The fabric of the corset has flaps adjacent the outer edge of each pocket, protecting the body from the projections of the steels. The steels are now ready for use, and when the link 11 is swung downward its projection 12 engages the notch 13 through the upper pocket seam hole, and the steel is prevented from shifting upward by the portion 4 of the seam 3'. To remove the steel, swing the link 11 outward, push the steel upward and backward toward the inner pocket seam. and raise the steel out through the hole 15 left at the top of the pocket.

In Fig. 5 there is shown the method of inserting, fastening and removing the side steels. Here the steel is inserted through the top opening of the pocket, and locked by the engagement of the parts 6 and 7.

Fig. 8 shows a modification, in which, instead of the link 11, there is shown a spring or pin 14 attached at one point to the steel 8 adapted to engage a catch 1) fastened lower down on the steel. The catch being attached to the steel, will protrude outwardly when the depending portion of the steel projection spaced from the edge of the corset steel by slot, or notch, will engage the lower edge of the pocket seam. To place the steel in this case in the pocket, the pin being in the open position shown at the top, press the steel back in the pocket, slide it down until 9 and a catch 6 come opposite the seam opening at; then press it forward and lock the seam portion A, as shown in the figure.

The present invention constitutes an improvement over the method shown in my U. S. Patent- No. 1,171,256, and has decided advantages as regards ease of manipulation, wear and tear of material and comfort in Wearing. In the former invention the pocket Was closed at the top and the steel was inserted through a slot across the face of the pocket, the link was different, and the method of holding the steel against longitudinal displacement was different. My present pocket open at the top, and my improved link and notch fastening are important and essential features of the present application.

Having thus fully illustrated and explained my invention and the manner in which it is carried out;

What I claim is:--

1. A washable corset fabric provided on its abutting edges with longitudinal pockets formed between an inner and outer seam and opening at the top and having in their outer seam openings at predetermined intervals, in combination with a corset steel having the usual closure devices adapted to fit through the seam openings, the top closure device having its upper portion formed as a notch, the steel being also provided with a pivotaliy mounted hook link adapted to swing into the seam opening and engage a portion of the pocket seam between it and the notched closure device. substantially as set forth.

2. A steel for Washable corsets having the usual closure devices spaced at predetermined intervals, the closure devices being provided with depending portions adapted to assist in holding the steel, the top closure device having its upper part shaped as a notch, in combination with a hook-shaped link pivotally mounted near the top of the steel and adapted to engage the notch on the closure device, substantially as set forth.

Signed at New York, in the county of New York and State of New York, this 15th day of March, A. D. 1917.

YOLE SAYNISCH.

Witnesses:

A. STErsoN, LEON E. DANIELS.

Copies of this patent may be obtained. for five cents each. by addressing the Commissioner of Iatents,

Washington, D. C." 

